Urbanization / Access & Mobility

Access & Mobility

It guarantees the right to mobility and access, ensuring freedom of movement for all members of society. It also enables them to access the services and economic opportunities they need to live, work, and participate in the community.

By 2050, about 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities, up from around 50% today.

Modes Of Mobility

Intracity/ within urban area or agglomeration

Public Transport

Metro/ light rapid transit ( trams )

Water transport

Bus

Shared Transport

Air taxi

Car sharing rental

Micro-mobility ( bikes, scooters )

Taxi

Ride sharing

Private Transport

Car and 3-2 wheelers

Active Transport

Walking, Cycling, Hoverbo-ards, etc

Intercity/ between urban areas

1 Air

2 Rail
(Incl. Hyper-Loop)

3 water
transport

4 Bus

5 Private
vehicles

6 shared vehicles
(Taxi, Car Rental Exc.)

Key challenges

Low public transport use

Only 2% of trips in Saudi Arabia are made using public transport, compared to 30–40% in many global cities.

High reliance on private cars

In Riyadh, about 95% of trips are made by private vehicles, with an average of 1.38 cars per household.

Limited access to public transport

Only around 9% of the population has easy access to public transportation.

Transport and emissions

Around 20% of carbon emissions in Saudi Arabia come from the transportation sector.

Traffic congestion

Traffic in cities can cost 2–5% of annual GDP due to lost productivity and extra fuel use.

Limited public transport access

Globally, only about 50% of urban residents live within 500–1,000 meters of public transportation.

Digital divide

About 50% of the world’s population doesn’t have internet access, limiting their ability to use digital mobility services.

Disability and access

1 in 7 people globally live with a disability, highlighting the need for inclusive and accessible transportation options

Key challenges

Low public transport use

Only 2% of trips in Saudi Arabia are made using public transport, compared to 30–40% in many global cities.

High reliance on private cars

In Riyadh, about 95% of trips are made by private vehicles, with an average of 1.38 cars per household.

Limited access to public transport

Only around 9% of the population has easy access to public transportation.

Transport and emissions

Around 20% of carbon emissions in Saudi Arabia come from the transportation sector.

Traffic congestion

Traffic in cities can cost 2–5% of annual GDP due to lost productivity and extra fuel use.

Limited public transport access

Globally, only about 50% of urban residents live within 500–1,000 meters of public transportation.

Digital divide

About 50% of the world’s population doesn’t have internet access, limiting their ability to use digital mobility services.

Disability and access

1 in 7 people globally live with a disability, highlighting the need for inclusive and accessible transportation options

Access & Mobility

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Percentage of public transport trips

KSA

Average CPI Standard

Access & Mobility

By 2050, about 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities, up from around 50% today.

Modes Of Mobility

Intercity/ between urban areas

Intercity/ between urban areas

1

Air

2

Rail (Incl. Hyper-Loop)

3

water transport

4

Bus

5

Private vehicles

6

shared vehicles (Taxi, Car Rental Exc.)

Key challenges

Low public transport use

High reliance on private cars

Limited access to public transport

Transport and emissions

Traffic congestion

Limited public transport access

Digital divide

Disability and access

Key challenges

Low public transport use

High reliance on private cars

Limited access to public transport

Transport and emissions

Traffic congestion

Limited public transport access

Digital divide

Disability and access

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

ARE NOW OPEN FOR ACCESS & MOBILITY PROGRAMS

High average daily commute time within cities (2016)

Percentage of public transport trips

For UN-Habitat

mobility is a key dynamic of urbanization, and the associated infrastructure invariably shapes the urban form. In 2050, there could be three to four times the number of passengers/km traveled in 2000.”

Rail
(Incl. Hyper-Loop)

water
transport

Private
vehicles

shared vehicles
(Taxi, Car Rental Exc.)